# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=233

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## [Problem with plans](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-plans/14195)

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**Author:** [@Nico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nico)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 1:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-plans/14195 "2021-08-02T01:21:38Z")

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Probably that I just don’t know the trick but it drives me nuts. I’m a welder and I roll material to make arches. Let’s take a piece of tubing 1”x2”, to create it in shapr I trace my arc and create a plane at the end per…

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## [Reply button is out of screen view](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reply-button-is-out-of-screen-view/14196)

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**Author:** [@Past1320](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Past1320)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 12:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reply-button-is-out-of-screen-view/14196 "2021-08-01T12:36:58Z")

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It seams that sense the last update the reply button is out of the screen view,just below the bottom of the screen left corner. I can not get it to move up the screen, instead the reply page just keeps getting longer lik…

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## [There is no export button on Shapr3d mac](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/there-is-no-export-button-on-shapr3d-mac/14194)

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**Author:** [@0358632](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/0358632)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 11:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/there-is-no-export-button-on-shapr3d-mac/14194 "2021-08-01T11:08:19Z")

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There is no way for me to export my designs on mac There is no export button

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## [Strugling with select function](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/strugling-with-select-function/14199)

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**Author:** [@Macek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Macek)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 9:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/strugling-with-select-function/14199 "2021-08-01T09:49:01Z")

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Hey, i have just got super tilted by this new select function. Normaly, when i would wanna select body, i would just easily tap it and lightly push pencil to my ipad. Now i have to drag some sort of cube, when iam trying…

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## [Model a sports ball](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-a-sports-ball/14101)

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**Author:** [@Leroy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leroy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 2:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/model-a-sports-ball/14101 "2021-07-31T14:39:22Z")

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I can create a sphere, but I can’t figure out how to place a soccer ball, volleyball, or basketball pattern on it. I thought using the “project” tool would work, but it doesn’t quite do the trick.

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## [Database for importable objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/database-for-importable-objects/14141)

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**Author:** [@Milk-Money](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Milk-Money)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2021, 5:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/database-for-importable-objects/14141 "2021-07-29T17:38:46Z")

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If anyone here has completed the tutorials, the “electric engine.” lesson has a section were the student imports a hardware item from a online carrier-mcmaster catalogue. Ive learned that Shapr3d runs on the better known…

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## [Problem with dimensions between plains](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-dimensions-between-plains/14183)

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**Author:** [@regev](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/regev)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 9:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-dimensions-between-plains/14183 "2021-07-31T09:35:55Z")

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I made a body on one plain and the added a new plain on top of it. The top surface of the original body is 5x5mm. When I draw a circle on the new plain with a diameter of 3mm on top of the body his bigger the the body. …

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## [USDz materials edit app?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/usdz-materials-edit-app/14182)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 9:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/usdz-materials-edit-app/14182 "2021-07-31T09:23:41Z")

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Have anyone come by an app where you can add materials to an . Cadmio is an amazing rendering app on the ipad (currently in public beta) with amazing materials rendering and UX/UI. It´s the perfect match for shapr3d t…

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## [Unable to revolve a ellipse around an axis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-revolve-a-ellipse-around-an-axis/14173)

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**Author:** [@andyroo77](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/andyroo77)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 4:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-revolve-a-ellipse-around-an-axis/14173 "2021-07-30T16:29:31Z")

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I want to make a rugby ball shape by revolving an ellipse around a centered axis but it says invalid shape or something. Exact same thing works fine with a circle sketch to make a sphere. How do I fix this?

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## [Problem with exporting colors](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-exporting-colors/14170)

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**Author:** [@vahal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/vahal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 3:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-exporting-colors/14170 "2021-07-30T15:26:19Z")

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How do you open a color model in a blender program? When I export all colors are missing. This is very uncomfortable.

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## [Drawing on rounded surface](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-on-rounded-surface/14157)

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**Author:** [@Smithy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Smithy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 2:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-on-rounded-surface/14157 "2021-07-30T14:11:47Z")

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Hello there guys, I am currently stuck. I have done everything I would know uptill now. I am wanting to do the following. Draw a line at roughly this point (BLACK LINE BELOW BLUE STRIPES) so that I get a new “square” wh…

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## [Asymmetric Fillet/Chamfer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/asymmetric-fillet-chamfer/14149)

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**Author:** [@jano](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jano)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 8:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/asymmetric-fillet-chamfer/14149 "2021-07-30T08:21:23Z")

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Hi, I wanted to know if it is possible to apply asymmetric fillets or chamfer to my model. If you select an edge I can only generate a symmetric fillet/chamfer. Are there some advanced options to adapt this fillet/cham…

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## [Advice needed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/advice-needed/14144)

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**Author:** [@Oldeshark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oldeshark)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2021, 7:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/advice-needed/14144 "2021-07-29T19:58:28Z")

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I need help with how to go about making a hand rail for the staircase please. Any help would be graciously appreciated.

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## [Some help please](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/some-help-please/14024)

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**Author:** [@Nico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nico)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2021, 7:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/some-help-please/14024 "2021-07-29T19:43:32Z")

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Hey there, Creating that arch on top of a gate for a client. It’s made of steel flat bar coming from de wood post. I cannot find a way to build the 2” flat bar (3/8”) on top of that arch as rafters (in red in pics). Al…

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## [Questions From the New Guy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/questions-from-the-new-guy/14143)

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**Author:** [@Milk-Money](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Milk-Money)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2021, 7:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/questions-from-the-new-guy/14143 "2021-07-29T19:35:44Z")

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First of all I would like to thank Victor responding and Peter from tech support for all the help. I am new to Shapr3d and expediting my way through the learning curve to be functional at work in a few weeks. I have a l…

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## [Help with a woodwork project](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-a-woodwork-project/14129)

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**Author:** [@lennytirol](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lennytirol)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2021, 9:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-a-woodwork-project/14129 "2021-07-29T09:07:52Z")

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Hi guys , it’s my first time on a forum ,and hoping you guys can help me. I’m loving Shapr3D but I am a little unsure of what way I should be approaching this design. Im sure im probably missing something simple, so I t…

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## [Filling in a imported file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/filling-in-a-imported-file/14107)

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**Author:** [@mf\_lobos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mf_lobos)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2021, 8:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/filling-in-a-imported-file/14107 "2021-07-29T08:45:38Z")

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I’m having issues with a file that I’ll in port but I don’t know how to fill it because every time i print it’s is too thin, thanks for anyone’s help

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## [I have the Standard Plan, but won't let me export an image?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-have-the-standard-plan-but-wont-let-me-export-an-image/14103)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2021, 7:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-have-the-standard-plan-but-wont-let-me-export-an-image/14103 "2021-07-29T07:23:19Z")

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I went to export just an image of the simple vac attachment i made to show someone on here and it said that I needed a standard plan but I did purchase a standard plan I’m still in my trial maybe for one more day but I s…

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## [Cut part of a object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cut-part-of-a-object/14114)

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**Author:** [@eokovacs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eokovacs)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 11:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cut-part-of-a-object/14114 "2021-07-28T23:00:12Z")

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Hi, I am trying to remove the bottom half of the sphere. I cannot figure out a way to only remove half of it. Thanks for your help!

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## [Need a master 🤣](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-a-master/14077)

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**Author:** [@Libebulle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Libebulle)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 7:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-a-master/14077 "2021-07-28T19:08:08Z")

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Hello everyone ! I would like to create this kind of cutters. With a « fat »side and a cutting side. Im on it since yesterday and I can’t find a good way to do this. If someone could help me it would be so nice. Fo…

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## [Issue with making hole](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-making-hole/14085)

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**Author:** [@eokovacs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eokovacs)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 5:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-with-making-hole/14085 "2021-07-28T17:16:11Z")

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Hi! I am trying to change this cylinder into a hole that will go though the whole object. I am trying to use the subtract tool but it does not work.

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## [Scale in on direction](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-in-on-direction/14082)

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**Author:** [@HermannGS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HermannGS)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 10:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-in-on-direction/14082 "2021-07-28T10:16:28Z")

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Hallo, Is there a possibility, to scale object in only one direction? Somthing like this. Best Regards Hermann

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## [Access to Items list during operations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/access-to-items-list-during-operations/14005)

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**Author:** [@dwineman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dwineman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 10:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/access-to-items-list-during-operations/14005 "2021-07-22T22:41:28Z")

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I’m finding it more challenging than it should be to perform certain operations due to the Items list being completely disabled while using a multi-step tool. For example, suppose I want to select edges to project onto …

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## [Tangency for curved surfaces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tangency-for-curved-surfaces/14058)

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**Author:** [@MihaiPreda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MihaiPreda)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 6:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tangency-for-curved-surfaces/14058 "2021-07-27T18:40:52Z")

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Hi everyone, I’ve been using Shapr 3D for about 6 months and I’m very excited by the feature set and UX. There is a certain type of shape I cannot make as precise and clean as I like and I wonder if you could suggest a…

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## [Logging out](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/logging-out/14072)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 3:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/logging-out/14072 "2021-07-27T15:04:12Z")

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Every time I open Shapr3D I am logged out. Anyone with the same issue??

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## [Export as 3D Print](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-as-3d-print/14020)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2021, 3:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-as-3d-print/14020 "2021-07-26T15:01:21Z")

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Why not adding as a sliced stl instead of moving the file to desktop or a laptop? Just for making things easier.

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## [Feature request: drawings - ability to import drawings and part models from other files](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-drawings-ability-to-import-drawings-and-part-models-from-other-files/13994)

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**Author:** [@JRRYAN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JRRYAN)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2021, 7:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-drawings-ability-to-import-drawings-and-part-models-from-other-files/13994 "2021-07-26T07:24:54Z")

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Hi, it would be very useful to be able to import drawings or parts, or even images into the drawings from other files/designs. Even if it’s just to support copy and paste between files.

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## [Chamfer Double Taper?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-double-taper/13956)

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**Author:** [@VmusicV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/VmusicV)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2021, 5:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-double-taper/13956 "2021-07-26T05:08:54Z")

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Hi, I have a curve (part of a guitar body); and I want a deeper chamfer in the middle of the curve, and then I want it to taper on both ends of the curve. YES —- I saw previous posts; but these only show how to taper a…

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## [Drawings notes and dims control arrows need updating](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-notes-and-dims-control-arrows-need-updating/13992)

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**Author:** [@JRRYAN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JRRYAN)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2021, 11:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-notes-and-dims-control-arrows-need-updating/13992 "2021-07-25T11:15:19Z")

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Hi, this one’s part feature request, part bug/issue. Please add sticky controls to the arrow end of the note or dimension so that it can either be moved along the line instead of being tied to the middle, or allow it to…

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## [Drawings - erase/cut and format lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-erase-cut-and-format-lines/13993)

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**Author:** [@JRRYAN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JRRYAN)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2021, 11:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings-erase-cut-and-format-lines/13993 "2021-07-25T11:12:54Z")

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It would be great to be able to erase or cut and delete select lines and portions of lines from drawings as needed. It would also be great to have control over the weight of the lines, either in a properties tab, or dir…

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